Late-Night Eats: Satisfy Your Midnight Munchies in Montauk

Montauk is popular for its nightlife, and where there are bars, there need to be late-night eats. If you find yourself with cravings to satisfy in the wee hours of the morning on The End, check out some of these local spots:

Disco Fries is a late-night takeout window at South Edison serving American entrées from midnight–3:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. The small, yet comprehensive menu features classic burgers, a “Breakfast All Day” option and, of course, “Disco Fries:” braised short rib, cotija cheese, brown gravy and fresh herbs over a pile of fries. Located at 17 South Edison Street in a takeout window. For more information, call 631-668-4200.

Harbor Montauk boasts Booby Trap, a takeout stand offering American and Greek fare from 4 p.m. to 3 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday. With a surfer atmosphere, Booby Trap combines the beach vibes of Montauk with more elegant foods than a typical beach shack offers. Stop by for a laid-back lunch or late night snack at 440 West Lake Drive. Contact Booby Trap at 631-668-8260, harbormtk.com.

If you’re in the mood for Mexican food, try El Vaquero. Self-described as the best on the East End, this popular restaurant serves burritos, tacos and all of your favorite Mexican dishes. El Vaquero is open every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., but enjoy an additional hour of Mexican munchies on Saturday nights when the restaurant is open until 11 p.m. Located at 10 South Etna Avenue. Call 631-668-8383 for more information.

First opened in 1957, Pizza Village has been serving award-winning pizza in Montauk for well over 50 years. Grab a slice during their regular hours from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., or for night owls, the take-out window is open until 3:30 a.m. Pizza Village is located at 700 Montauk Highway. For more information, call 631-668-2232 or visit pizzavillagemontauk.com.

668 The Gig Shack is a comfort food joint, serving a notable lobster roll and offering live music. Serving lunch and dinner between 11:30 a.m. and 10 p.m., with additional late night hours for the bar. 668 The Gig Shack is located at 782 Main Street. Call 631-668-2727 or visit 668thegigshack.com for additional details.

Since the year 2000, The Point Bar and Grille has been Montauk’s family friendly restaurant during the day and a late-night club during weekend nights. Serving up typical American food in bar-size portions, The Point Bar and Grille is open from noon to 4 a.m. daily. Located at 697 Montauk Highway. Visit pointbarandgrill.com or call 631-668-1500 for more information.

Harvest on Fort Pond is Zagat-rated and well known for its Italian meals. Using homegrown produce and Montauk-sourced fish and game, the dishes are both environmentally and palate friendly. The restaurant is open nightly from 5 p.m. to midnight. Located at 11 South Emery Street. Contact Harvest on Fort Pond by calling 631-668-5574 or by visiting
harvestfortpond.com.

Sloppy Tuna is the go-to spot for late-night revelry, DJ dancing and, on Wednesdays, goldfish races. But they also serve bar food—think calamari and mozzarella sticks—until 2 a.m. Sloppy Tuna is located at 148 South Emerson Avenue. Call 631-647-8000 or visit thesloppytuna.com.